Chicken alfredo is an Italian-American creation that fuses Roman alfredo pasta with grilled chicken breast, popularized in chain restaurants in the United States in the 1980s. Although the original alfredo sauce is Roman, the chicken version is exclusively North American. It became one of the best-selling pasta dishes in chains like Olive Garden.
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Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo from the United States: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- USA
- Main course
- High protein
- easy
- lactosa
- gluten
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 580 kcal
- Protein 42 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 48 g
- Fat 24 g
- Sodium 620 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chicken Alfredo is a preparation from the United States with easy difficulty. Set aside about 40 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 25 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 chicken breasts of 180 g.
- Ten listo: 400 g de pasta fettuccine.
- Have ready: 200 ml of cooking cream.
- Have ready: 80 g of butter.
- Have ready: 100 g of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving a glass of the cooking water. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Season the breasts with salt and pepper and brown them in olive oil for 5 minutes per…
Season the breasts with salt and pepper and brown them in olive oil for 5 minutes per side, set aside and cut into strips.
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In the same pan
In the same pan, sauté the garlic in butter for 1 minute without browning.
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Add the cream and broth
Add the cream and broth, cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
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Add the parmesan and nutmeg
Add the parmesan and nutmeg, stir until you obtain a creamy sauce.
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Add the drained pasta and cooking water if necessary to…
Add the drained pasta and cooking water if necessary to adjust the texture.
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Serve with chicken strips on top and parsley with ground black pepper
Serve with chicken strips on top and parsley with ground black pepper.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with light cream to reduce calories.
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